Tony Govender.

After five days of tireless searching, rescue teams found Tony Govender's body on Tuesday.

The former navy officer was presumed drowned at Hazelmere Dam during a birthday outing.

His family maintained a vigil, holding onto hope for his recovery.

Govender, 54, a businessman from Umhlanga, disappeared Friday while attempting to retrieve a jet ski which had drifted away due to strong winds.